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Okanogan County PUD receives over $30 million from USDA to improve fiber operations
This will significantly improve broadband access to the Nine Mile, Molson, Chesaw, Havillah and Siwash Creek areas.
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Washington DNR using new AI tech cameras to search for wildfires
The state DNR has begun using remotely operated camera systems to scan for signs of wildfire.
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Public Use Restrictions lifted on BLM lands in Eastern Washington
Most fire restrictions lifted on Thursday, Sept. 7 for Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Reclamation lands
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Work at bridge and railroad crossing in Oroville will result in temporary closure of US 97
Motorists will need to detour for several weeks around work on the highway and Okanogan River Bridge just…
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Washington state receives $23M in grant funding to bolster energy grid resilience
The state has been allocated federal grant funding to make its energy grid more resilient against wildfires and…
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Washington’s ‘smoke season’ is back: Here’s how to stay safe
As wildfire risk increases, so does the frequency of hazy, hazardous days. Here are some tips on monitoring…
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Council has questions about law enforcement coverage for Tonasket
Okanogan County Undersheriff Dave Yarnell discussed the past 30 days of activity with the Tonasket City Council
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NVH names Matthew Matthiessen as new CFO
Matthiessen replaces Alan Ulrich, who was hired in December 2017, first as an interim CFO.
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Ecology declares drought in 12 Washington counties
Affected counties are Benton, Clallam, Columbia, Jefferson, Kittitas, Klickitat, Okanogan, Skagit, Snohomish, Walla Walla, Whatcom and Yakima.
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Crater Creek fire spreads into the U.S., burning an estimated 8,000 acres
The fire is burning in remote and rugged terrain with poor access, it is not currently threatening critical…
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Red Flag Warnings issued for unstable fire conditions in Pacific Northwest
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly.
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Nesper and Zeski will head to general election for Oroville School Board
Nesper received 357 votes, Zeski 260 votes and incumbent Birmingham, 173 votes
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Washington State Patrol dedication to go up in flames Friday
The WSP Fire Training Academy in North Bend Wash. is dedicating two new burn buildings by lighting them…